The Great Cilantro Chronicles
In the lush, verdant world of Don Nicholas’s garden, there exists a plant that has baffled and bewitched me for years: cilantro. While I’ve had the pleasure of cultivating everything …
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No Weeding in Winter Gardening
Winter gardening season is the perfect time to indulge in seed catalogs and garden planning, and finally, take a much-needed break from weeding! After all, history has it that weeds …
The Joy and Chaos of Gardening with Kids
I just loved reading today's story, "Tiny Gardeners," because it reminded me of my own daughter who is in kindergarten and attends a (mostly) outdoor Waldorf school. In the spring …
The Greatest Tomato Fight of All Time
Did you know that a festival in Buñol, Spain, called La Tomatina is one big tomato fight, meant entirely for the fun and joy of throwing tomatoes at one another? …
The Joy of Gardening is in the Dirt
"Gardening is not for the faint of heart, and never has been," writes today's author, H. Ni Aódagain. Probably like you, I completely align with that statement from the piece …
Introduction to Our Thanksgiving Recipe Collection
As someone who cherishes Thanksgiving as the most food-focused holiday of the year, I am thrilled to share with you a selection of recipes that have become staples at my …
Sometimes in the Garden Big Things Come in Small Packages
I love going on road trips across the country and checking out every plant shop I pass by. I have driven to Florida and picked up citrus trees at the …
The Tales Told By Tree Trunk Rings
Beneath the bark of trees, annual growth rings–also known as tree trunk rings—gracefully appear. They showcase alternating bands of light and dark hues; the plump and lighter circles displaying robust …
The Surprise Garden
Imagine buying a home and finding out that someone planted you a surprise garden!
I find many sweet stories of mini gardeners when I page through our library of GreenPrints issues, …
The Best Strawberry-Picking Job
Strawberries are one of my favorite fruits to grow. Even though I live in the Northeast, they're one of the few perennial plants that survive over winter and one of …
